Rowman & Littlefield Publishers
Pages: 82
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Trim: 6 x 9
978-1-4758-1044-8 • Paperback • July 2014 • $25.00 • (£18.99)
978-1-4758-1045-5 • eBook • July 2014 • $23.50 • (£17.99)
Susan Maynard is a licensed school psychologist who has been in private practice in Miami for 30 years. Dr. Maynard specializes in psycho-educational testing as well as counseling families and consulting to schools in Miami-Dade County.
Part 1: Practical Parenting Preface
Chapter 1: Early Childhood Issues
A. Playpens
B. Carrying and Pushing Children in Strollers
C. Toilet Training
D. Crying Isn’t All Bad
E. Babying Children
Chapter 2: As Children Grow
A. Bedtimes
B. Mealtimes
C. No!
D. Privilege and Entitlement
E. Limits and Rules
F. Admitting You Made a Mistake
G. Chores
H. General Responsibility
Chapter 3: A Word About Teens
Chapter 4: Random Thoughts on Parenting Children of All Ages
A. Friends
B. Cell Phones
C. TV, Computers, Video Games, Facebook, Tweeting and the Like
D. Schedules
E. Homework
F. Other School Issues
G. Parents Need Time for Themselves
H. Discipline
Summary/References
Part 2: Learning Disabilities Preface
Chapter 5: How do you Recognize Learning Disabilities
Chapter 6: Types of Learning Interferences
Chapter 7: What Tests Assess Learning Interferences
Chapter 8: Suggested Strategies for Teachers
Chapter 9: Suggested Strategies for Parents
Chapter 10: What if your child’s school professionals or pediatrician recommends testing
Summary/Resources
Acknowledgments
About the Author
Sue Maynard helps parents and teachers recognize the indicators of learning disabilities in children. She follows with wonderful instruments of assessment, and, best of all, strategies for helping the child to be more focused and effective.
— Ellen Kempler, National Teachers Hall of Fame
I highly recommend Dr. Susan Maynard’s Parent/Teacher book entitled, Pocket Book of Practical Parenting, etc. This is the kind of book that is filled with practical, fun and easy to use ideas and solutions for improving a child’s and/or teenager’s behavior and appreciation of life. It has findings and ideas that you feel compelled to share with parents and teachers.
— Penelope Corey Arango, Editor/Publisher,Arango Press, Miami, FL
Dr. Susan Maynard is one of the best in her field. She has hit it right on the mark with these two booklets. They are exactly what parents need to help with parenting tips and how to help our children who may have a learning disability.
— Beth Havrilla, director, Vanguard School